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LAW, YOUTH AND CITIZENSHIP

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Program: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Sutton Center, 2nd Floor | 3.0 MCLE Credits 

[This program is transitional and is suitable for all attorneys including those newly admitted.] 

Public Education and the Law

With an increase in violent crime and staff misconduct in schools and its associated media attention, this presentation will focus on best practices and effective strategies to respond to inquiries from the media.  The seminar will also include the ever popular “Skating Tour” of recent laws and regulations, as well as a review of court and administrative decisions affecting public schools. Advice will be offered from legal and communications experts as to how districts can best develop effective strategies to respond to a crisis in a legally defensible manner and present themselves appropriately in the court of public opinion. Official interpretations of law and regulations affect how school boards govern and operate their schools.  Hear how your district might need to adapt to satisfy changes in legal requirements. *The 2020 Edition of “Public Education and the Law” will be provided to each participant.*

9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.         Welcome and Introduction

Chair: Craig R. Buckli, Esq., Phillips Lytle, LLP, Buffalo, NY 

9:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.        Communication in a Crisis – Striking the Right Balance (1.5 Credits in Areas of                                                Professional Practice)

Despite best efforts, school districts often become embattled in a major crisis—whether it be a horrific act of school violence or an allegation of staff misconduct.  The press and public expect full disclosure despite limitations that state and federal laws place upon school districts to respond to such inquires.  Join a panel of legal and communications experts who will share their experiences and advice as to how districts can best develop effective strategies to respond effectively in a legally defensible manner.

Speakers: Jay Worona, Esq., New York State School Boards Association, Latham, NY; David Albert, New York State School Boards Association, Latham, NY; Keshia Clukey, Bloomberg Law, Albany, NY 

10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.       Break

10:35 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.       A “Skating Tour” through the New Laws and Decisions Affecting Public                                                       Education (1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice) 

Learn about recent laws and regulations, as well as a review of court and administrative decisions affecting public schools.

Speaker:  Jay Worona, Esq., New York State School Boards Association, Latham, NY 

Committee Meeting: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Hudson Room, Fourth Floor 

Committee Chair: Craig R. Bucki, Esq., Phillips Lytle, LLP, Buffalo, NY 

Program Chair: Jay Worona, Esq., New York State School Boards Association, Latham, NY